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News Article | September 12, 2019
From the Field
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal Press Association.
News Article | September 12, 2019
In Memory of Robert “Bob” Pritchard
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This article is dedicated to the memory of Brother Robert C. Pritchard, MVS Director, who served from 1995 to his retirement in 2013. Bob Pritchard, of Trenton, NJ, was virtually unknown in part...
News Article | September 12, 2019
Interest Arbitration Next Session – APWU Rank and File Witness Panels
During the next session of interest arbitration (Sept. 24-26), postal workers from the workroom floor will serve as key witnesses in front of the arbitration panel. “We always knew that interest arbitration was a possibility and have been preparing for it since negotiations began,” said President Di...
News Article | September 12, 2019
Legislation Introduced to “Stop Wall Street Looting”
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In July, Congressional leaders introduced new legislation that would clamp down on the private equity (PE) industry’s worst abuses. The industry’s predatory practices have cost thousands of work...
News Article | September 12, 2019
On the Oregon Trail
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Notice I didn’t say “organizing” trail although in this instance it is one and the same. I am just back from a trip to the Beaver State during which I took the highways and byways to talk union...
News Article | September 12, 2019
Return to Work Responsibility
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) To help injured employees return to suitable employment, the Postal Service may request medical progress reports. Form CA-17 is generally used for this purpose but is not required. Preexisting d...
News Article | September 12, 2019
Spouses Serving in the Shadows
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) U.S. servicemembers who experience traumatic events during military service are commonly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD. The conditions can be debilitating...
News Article | September 12, 2019
Success During Summer Session
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) H.R. 2382 Obtains Majority of Cosponsors The USPS Fairness Act, H.R. 2382, reached a bi-partisan majority of cosponsors on Aug. 16. If signed into law, H.R. 2382 would repeal the mandate requiri...
News Article | September 12, 2019
They Don’t Have the Right
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) We often hear that ‘management has the right to mismanage.’ NO THEY DON’T! Laws require that USPS be run efficiently, including managing the workforce. Postal regulations, statutes and our cont...
News Article | September 12, 2019
USPS Retiree Quarterly Newsletter: “Hit” or “Miss”
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The USPS Retiree Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2019 issue, the first mailed to all USPS retirees, was both a “Hit” and a “Miss.” The “Hit” was that we now know that the USPS can reach out to all U...
News Article | September 12, 2019
Why the High Cost of Prescription Drugs?
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Americans are not able to negotiate over the price of prescription drugs for several reasons. First, laws passed by Congress forbid the government from negotiating prescription drug prices for i...
PDF Resource | September 12, 2019
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News Article | September 11, 2019
A Grand Alliance Leads Push for Prefunding Repeal
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Before members of Congress prepared to head back to their districts for the August recess period, postal workers and allies in A Grand Alliance made a huge push to win support for prefunding rep...
News Article | September 11, 2019
APWU Bonding Requirements
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) A requirement of 501(c)(5) organizations is to maintain compliance with the Labor Management Reporting Disclosure Act (LMRDA). Sec. 502 (a) of the LMRDA states: Every officer, agent, shop stewa...
News Article | September 11, 2019
Interest Arbitration and the Fight to Come
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Interest Arbitration has begun! On Sept. 4, the APWU began presenting our case for a good contract before the three-member Arbitration Panel chaired by neutral Arbitrator Stephen Goldberg. Sitti...